NCDA: 2.9 million legitimate PWD IDs issued, outnumbered by fakes

GMA Network - Oct 24, 2026

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said Saturday it has already issued up to 2.9 million legitimate identification cards for persons with disability (PWD), but the number is dwarfed by fake ones currently in circulation.

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